There was a very young trio of officials today at Stanningley; don't like to moan about referee's but with 1 minute left to play, two players throwing a single punch at each other surely there is no need for two red cards.

We had a 14 year old touch judge on Saturday. One of our players scored, with lots of bodies around him, so the ref couldn't see him place the ball down, but it was very clear from the touchline. I asked the touchy why he hadn't given it, as the ref did look across at the time for his reaction. He said he's just there for goal kicks and watching the touchline!Similarly in the Challenge Cup we had a try scored past us from a huge forward pass, and when the touchy was questioned on why he hadn't flagged it he said "It's not my job!"

We had a 14 year old touch judge on Saturday. One of our players scored, with lots of bodies around him, so the ref couldn't see him place the ball down, but it was very clear from the touchline. I asked the touchy why he hadn't given it, as the ref did look across at the time for his reaction. He said he's just there for goal kicks and watching the touchline!
Similarly in the Challenge Cup we had a try scored past us from a huge forward pass, and when the touchy was questioned on why he hadn't flagged it he said "It's not my job!"

Makes me wonder why they're there really!

And he was right. The referee makes the decison of forward passes, the TJ can give his or her opinion... but they wouldnt do it by raising their flag.